PMI PBA Certification Traceability and Monitoring 2

Question 1

What does 'requirements status' tracking help a business analyst monitor?

Accepted Answer

The current state of each requirement (e.g., proposed, approved, implemented, verified)

Answer

Tracking requirements status provides real-time visibility into where each requirement is in its lifecycle, from proposal through verification.

Question 2

Which activity involves reviewing requirements regularly to ensure they remain valid, current, and aligned with business goals?

Accepted Answer

Requirements monitoring

Answer

Requirements monitoring involves ongoing review of requirements to ensure they remain valid, aligned with business goals, and are not affected by project changes.

Question 3

A scope change is approved that impacts three existing requirements. What should the BA update FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The requirements traceability matrix to reflect impacts across linked artifacts

Answer

Updating the RTM first ensures all linked artifacts (test cases, designs) are identified and flagged for review, preventing gaps from the scope change.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a requirements status report?

Accepted Answer

To communicate the current state, progress, and issues related to requirements activities to stakeholders

Answer

A requirements status report communicates progress on requirements activities, highlights issues or risks, and keeps stakeholders informed about the requirements lifecycle.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'coverage analysis' in requirements traceability?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that all requirements have corresponding design, development, and test coverage

Answer

Coverage analysis verifies that every requirement is fully addressed through the project lifecycle — from design and development through testing — leaving no gaps.

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PMI PBA Certification Traceability and Monitoring 2